Adhesive Anchor Installer Certification Training practice questions and answers

PRACTICE EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

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1 of 71 Term

Hole cleaning equipment for a dry installation can include

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Brushes Oil-free compressed air

Full Straight Clean Free of dirt and other contaminants

Dry Clean Straight

Resists insertion

and marked with the embedment depth

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2 of 71

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Anchor alignment should be within ___ degrees from perpendicular to the surface of the concrete

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3 degrees

10 degrees

5 degrees

1 degree

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3 of 71 Term

T/F The length of brushes and the end of an air nozzle should be check to be sure they can reach into the deepest part of the hole

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False

True

reduce

MPII

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4 of 71 Term

Adhesive anchor failure in tension does NOT occur by

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Steel failure

Concrete pryout failure

Mixing Nozzle

Concrete pryout failure, steel failure, and concrete breakout failure

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5 of 71 Term

To prevent drilling misshapen holes, check the ___ on the drill bit frequently and replace the drill bit when appropriate.

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Sharpness level

Color fade

Flexibility

Wear mark

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6 of 71 Term

Most MPII cleaning instructions include brushing and blowing techniques often referred to as______, to properly remove drill dust from the hole

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blow- brush- blow

shake- brush- shake

brushes oil-free compressed air

wipe- blow- wipe

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7 of 71 Term

As the anchor is inserted into the adhesive_____ to ensure even distribution of the adhesive on the anchor and to retain adhesive in the hole

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Rotate is slowly

Rotate it quickly

Push it in firmly

Twist it vigorously

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8 of 71 Term

T/F for an overhead installation, if the adhesive supplied is not qualified for overhead use by ACI 355.4 or AC308, the installer should complete the installation as instructed.

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Capsule

True

reduce

False

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9 of 71 Term

ACI____, Appendix D requires that installation of adhesive anchors horizontally or upwardly inclined that support sustained tension loads are performed by certified personnel

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ACI 322

ACI 349

ACI 318

ACI 301

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10 of 71 Term

If a hole was drilled too deep, but did not drill through the concrete member, the hole should____

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be abandoned and a new hole drilled nearby

be sealed with epoxy and left unused

be used if a washer and nut set at the proper depth

be filled with concrete and redrilled at the correct depth

positions the anchor at the correct embedment depth

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11 of 71 Term

A(n)_____ hole is a potential source of failure for an anchor installation

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Smooth

Dry

Unclean

Oversized

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12 of 71 Term

An adhesive anchor system is made up of an

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Made up of an adhesive, a bolt, a wrench, and a warranty card

Made up of an adhesive, a screw, a drill, and a safety manual

Made up of an adhesive, a nail, a hammer, and a maintenance guide

Made up of an adhesive, an anchor, installation equipment, the manufacturer's printed installation instructions (MPII), and Material safety data sheet (MSDS)

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13 of 71 Term

When the anchor "springs back" after being inserted or snapping noises are heard during insertion it is likely that_____

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There are air pockets in the adhesive

The anchor is too small

The adhesive is too dry

The hole is too shallow

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14 of 71 Term

Capsule adhesives are mixed by

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Impact or spinning of the anchor

Chemical reaction

Electrical charge

Manual stirring

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15 of 71 Definition

is the amount of time between first mixing the adhesive and when it becomes a non-flowing material. is increased when the temperatures of the concrete are colder. is decreased when the temperatures of the concrete are warmer.

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Thickening time

T/F Adhesive anchors are cast in concrete before the concrete

Gel time

Mix time

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16 of 71 Term

Adhesive anchor manufacturers will specify the correct drill bit size in the

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MANIFOLD

MPII

ACI 355.4

ACI 318

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17 of 71 Term

Some capsule adhesive systems may not require_____ as part of the hole cleaning process because the mixing action of the anchor will scrape away dust from the side of the hole as it is drilled or hammered in

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Vacuuming

Scraping

Wiping

Brushing

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18 of 71 Term

The drill bit must be kept in good condition to provide a good bonding surface for the hole. Drill bits that are misshapen, broken, dirty or oily should

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Be cleaned and used immediately

Be sharpened and used carefully

Not be used for adhesive anchor installation

Be used with extra lubrication

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19 of 71 Term

The stiff metal or nylon brushes used to clean a hole should be ______

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Full Straight Clean

The shank

Free of dirt and other contaminants

is installed in an existed concrete member

removed and the adhesive allowed to harden so the hole and be redrilled and the anchor replaced

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20 of 71 Term

Adhesives should be stored

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As directed by the MPII

In a sealed container at room temperature

In a dark cabinet as per manufacturer's instructions

In a cool, dry place away from sunlight

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21 of 71 Term

Before use, an anchor should be inspected to be sure it is

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Parallel (the same)

a drill bit is still suitable for use

Dry removed and the adhesive allowed to harden so the hole and be redrilled and the anchor replaced

Clean Straight and marked with the embedment depth

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22 of 71 Term

When injecting the adhesive, a hole should be______ full to ensure that there is sufficient adhesive to properly complete the installation.

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3/4

1/2

1/4

2/3

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23 of 71 Term

A layer of dust in the hole can______ adhesive bond to the concrete

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Reduce

Increase

Enhance

Stabilize

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24 of 71 Term

T/F When using a piston plug in an overhead or horizontal installation, it is important to pull firmly on the plug and extension tubing to ensure a void-free hole

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False

True

Brushing

2/3

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25 of 71 Term

T/F MPII from a capsule system can be used fo4r guidance when installing a cartridge adhesive.

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False

Capsule

True

Made up of an adhesive, an anchor, installation equipment, the manufacturer's printed installation instructions (MPII), and Material safety data sheet (MSDS)

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26 of 71 Term

The end of the drill bit that is secured in the drill by the chuck is called

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The swivel

The pin

The shank

The neck

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27 of 71 Term

Installation factors that influence the strength of the adhesive anchor bond include:

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Extension tube

Drilling of the hole following the MPII Cleaning the hole following the MPII

Full Straight Clean Free of dirt and other contaminants

Mixing Nozzle

Injecting the adhesive following the MPII

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28 of 71 Term

A post-installed anchor

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is installed in a pre-cast concrete panel

is installed in a new concrete member

is installed in an existed concrete member

is installed before pouring concrete

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29 of 71 Term

Some capsules are____ meaning that either end can be inserted into the hole. Others are not and should be positioned correctly

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Uni-Directional

Adjustable

Flexible

Bi-Directional

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30 of 71

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To ensure the proper embedment depth of the anchor, be sure to measure the required embedment depth along the length of the drill bit starting at___ Give this one a try later!

The base of the drill bit

The widest part of the tip (After the taper)

The center of the drill bit

The narrowest part of the tip

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31 of 71 Term

Immediately before use, check a foil capsule to ensure that it is pliable and the adhesive has not hardened by it

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Bending

Stretching

Folding

Gently Squeezing

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32 of 71 Term

Adhesive anchor failure modes in shear include:

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There are air pockets in the adhesive

Concrete pryout failure

Full

Steel failure

Straight Clean Free of dirt and other contaminants

Concrete pryout failure Concrete breakout failure

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33 of 71 Term

T/F Cleaning procedures for all adhesive anchor products will be the same

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Reduce

True

MPII

False

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34 of 71 Term

____adhesive anchors systems are an alternative to cartridge anchor systems, Both contain adhesives made up of multiple compounds

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Sleeve

Bolt

Rod

Capsule

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35 of 71 Term

T/F For long embedment depths, it may be necessary to use multiple whole capsules in a single hole, for details refer the MPII

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False

True

3 degrees

Wear mark

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36 of 71 Term

The_____ is where the two adhesive components from a cartridge flow into the mixing nozzle

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Manifold

Reservoir

Conduit

Chamber

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Correct answer True

38 of 71 Term

At the start of a new cartridge, check the MPII to determine how much initial material, also called ____ should be discarded to ensure that the adhesive used is properly mixed

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Correct answer Dedication bead

39 of 71 Term

What piece of equipment has a static mixing element

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Correct answer Mixing Nozzle

40 of 71 Term

An anchor can also be called an

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Correct answer Anchor element Anchor rod Threaded rod Anchoring element

41 of 71

Term

A wear mark is used to determine if

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Correct answer a drill bit is still suitable for use

42 of 71 Term

Before using adhesives check

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Correct answer Expiration

43 of 71 Term

T/F Proper installation of adhesive anchor systems is important to ensure that the system achieves its maximum performance and to prevent anchor failures

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Correct answer True

44 of 71 Term

The three basic types of drills that can be used to drill holes in concrete are

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Rotary hammer drills Rock drills Core Drills

45 of 71 Term

For supporting an overhead anchor following installation use_____

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Correct answer a wedge

46 of 71 Term

Confirm that the mixing nozzle, extension tube or piston plug can reach___ the hole

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Correct answer Deepest part of

47 of 71 Term

A tension load is______ to the axis of the installed anchor

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Correct answer Parallel (the same)

48 of 71 Term

T/F All adhesives for adhesive anchor installation have the same fresh and hardened properties

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Correct answer False

49 of 71 Term

In a capsule adhesive anchor installation, over spinning the anchor will cause the adhesive to

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Correct answer Stay in

50 of 71 Term

T/F Adhesive anchors are cast in concrete before the concrete hardens

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Correct answer False

51 of 71 Term

If reinforcement is contracted during the drilling process, you should

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Correct answer Notify your supervior

52 of 71 Term

MPII

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Correct answer Manufacturers printed installation instructions

53 of 71 Term

If the adhesive level is too low the anchor should be

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removed and the adhesive allowed to harden so the hole and be re-drilled and the anchor replaced

54 of 71 Term

T/F The MPII includes instructions for all steps in the installation process

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Correct answer True

55 of 71 Term

When injecting a hole with adhesive, be sure to place he end of the mixing nozzle or piston plug____ of the hole

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Correct answer Deepest part

56 of 71 Term

MPII include directions for

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Correct answer Drilling the hole Cleaning the hole Preparing the installation equipment Filling the hole Drill bit sizes

57 of 71 Term

T/F The condition of the concrete (Temp/Moisture content) will have a more significant impact of the adhesive bind strength than the air

temp.

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Correct answer True

58 of 71 Term

Piston plugs nd retaining caps are special devices for adhesive anchor installations that

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Correct answer Overhead and horizontal

59 of 71

Term

General storage for adhesives

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Correct answer Cool Dry Dark

60 of 71 Term

The only part in an adhesive anchor system that is allowed to be modified is the

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Extension tube

61 of 71 Term

Wet or damp holes can____ the bond strength of some adhesive products

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Correct answer reduce

62 of 71 Term

Check the MPII to select the recommended brush size for hole cleaning. Check that the brush is not too worn by inserting it into the hole, if it_____, it is the right size

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Correct answer Resists insertion

63 of 71 Term

T/F PPE is important for installers to use during the adhesive anchor installation to protect themselves

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Correct answer True

64 of 71 Term

T/F ACI 318-11 requires a minimum concrete age of 21 days for installation of adhesive anchors

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Correct answer True

65 of 71 Term

Rigorous testing and evaluation requirements for adhesive anchor systems are detailed in ACI____ "Acceptance criteria for Qualification of Post-Installed Adhesive Anchors in Concrete"

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Correct answer ACI 355.4

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MSDS are used for

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Correct answer Safe handling and use of the product

67 of 71 Term

T/F An adhesive anchor may fail if the applied load exceeds the strength of the bond between the adhesive and the concrete or the bond between the adhesive and the anchor.

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Correct answer True

68 of 71 Term

T/F A threaded anchor should be checked to be sure that the threads are intact. If a nut cannot be threaded on one end of the anchor, check if the other end is usable

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Correct answer True

69 of 71 Term

The hole should be drilled_____ to the concrete unless otherwise specified in the contract documents.

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Perpendicular

70 of 71 Term

T/F An anchor connection includes an attachment, an anchor, and the substrate

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Correct answer True

71 of 71 Term

For guidance on the cleaning techniques to be used, the installer should check the

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